Hey! I was bored and feeling productive. So after studying for my test that's tomorrow, I decided to spend some time on adding to this story. And thank you so much to the people that read and or reviewed.

Ok! Now I'm done ranting and everything. Time for chapter 2. I hope to make this story have some funny moments, some cute moments, drama, and some intense moments too. It is high school after all. Let me know what you think! If I have time today, I might write another chapter and post it sometime this week. I won't be able to update that much this week due to school and some stuff I have going on Friday and Saturday. But the week after next week is spring break so I'll have lots of time to update. I have no idea how long this story will be, but it depends on how often I can add to it. Over the summer, since I'll probably be relaxing most of the time, I will update everyday (possibly ) Ok. NOW I'm done ranting. So sorry. If you kept reading on, thank you. If not, I understand. Ok now I'm done -_-' Enjoy

Hinata's POV

When we finally arrived at the mall, we got out of the car and met up with Shino in the food court. I gave him a hug, while Kiba gave him a simple nod and a smile. Shino returned my hug and nodded back at Kiba. I'm not as close to Shino as I am to Kiba, but he is still considered one of my close (and only) friends. We all just stood there awkwardly for a few seconds, until Kiba broke the silence. "Where's Tenten and Neji?" A shrug was Shino's response. Kiba made a face, but didn't say anything else. "You know dude, you can't always get through life with just gestures. You have to use your words sometimes. Annunciate once in a while." Shino remained silent. If Kiba was in a cartoon, an anime to be specific, he would have sweat dropped (is that what it's called? This face -_-' xD). I stifled a giggle. Those too are so silly. I have a feeling Shino does that on purpose just to piss Kiba off. I hear my phone ding, meaning I just got a text. I pull is out and check.

New Message from Neji

"Hmm. I wonder what he wants. Why isn't he here? Why Tenten Here?"

I read the message:

Hey. Hinata. I will not be able to make it. Something came up. Will explain later. Tenten's on her way though….Bye

-Neji

I sigh. Neji has been acting strange lately. I wonder what's going on. I put my phone back in my purse and sit down on a nearby bench. Kiba, knowing when I'm upset, sits down next to me and asks, "Hina-chan…What's wrong?" He looks concerned. "Neji can't come…again." I shrug, and then I pull out my small tube of lip glass and apply on a coat, avoiding Kiba's eyes. I recap the tube and put it in my purse. "He never seems to want to hang out anymore," I accidently say aloud. Kiba puts his hand on mine. "I'm sure he has a good reason. He's not the type of person to flake on someone without an explanation. Well…I would assume. Then again, he's your cousin, not mine." I look at him. "No, you're right." I give a small smile.

"I just hope everything's okay."

About ten minutes later, Tenten arrived. After we all said our "hellos," we walked through the mall, not really walking into any of the stores. Tenten seemed a bit off today. She even looked like she had been crying, which was bizarre and concerning. She was one of the toughest people I know. She never cries- well- at least in front of any of us. Kiba and Shino must have seen this too because they kept asking her what was wrong. She just shook their questions off and would change the subject. I kept quiet the whole time. No point in trying to add to her interrogation.

After about an hour or so, Tenten said she was going to go, claiming she had a terrible headache. We all told her goodbye, then she when home to rest. Half an hour later, Shino got a text from his dad, telling him that their family was going out and he needed to come home. They were going to celebrate the last day of summer and his second year of high school. After he left, it was just Kiba and I. He had no plans, and neither did I. My dad was working late, my mom was on a work-related trip, and the Hyuga elders (Neji and I's nickname for our family's older generation) went back home. They had been staying for the summer. Thank god they left. Not that I don't love the elders- they were family after all- it's just…they always go on and about how much of a shame I am to the family. Since I'm shy, timid, and often quiet, they believe I do not live up to the definition of being a Hyuga. A Hyuga must be firm, outspoken, and a leader. They also think I'm too kind and let people walk all over me, which, by the way, is a bloody lie. They still have high hopes for Hanabi though, lucky her.

Anyways, it was just Kiba and I left. After walking through the mall for another twenty minutes, we both got bored. "Want to go get dinner?" Kiba asked. I nodded and then smiled at him. "I would love to."

We decided to go out for pizza. It was totally unexpected. I half expected Kiba to take me to a Sushi bar or to get ramen, which is what we normally do. "Something different," he said, seeing the puzzled look on my face. We sat down in a booth and looked at what the menu had to offer. After deciding on what to get, a waiter took down our orders. After he gave us our drinks, we made small talk, while we waited for our food. Just then, the sound of the door being opened, followed by footsteps and different conversations going on, could be heard. I turn slightly and see a group of people who look to be about Kiba's and my age. My guess? It's a big group of friends who decided to get together for an evening out, the day before the first day of school. I sigh. I've never had that many friends, besides Kiba, Shino, and Tenten. I suppose Neji counts as a friend too. I bet that particular group is probably the popular people of their school. The guys in group are all good looking, with good looking girls to match. The guy that seemed to attract my attention the most though was the loudest of all- well loudest of all the guys at least. He has blue eyes, which I find myself getting lost in. His blond hair reminds me of the sun. He reminds me a bit of Kiba. He even has the same (possibly) trouble-making vibe about him. But who am I to judge a book by its cover? All I can say is damn. He's gorgeous. I feel my face become hot. "Hinata! Are you ok? You're turning red." I feel Kiba put his hand on my forehead. I am unable to speak because I'm still looking at the blonde, blue-eyed, and gorgeous guy. Kiba follows my gaze. A smirk begins to form on his face.

"Don't you dare say anything. Keep your mouth shut," I say, while trying to control my blush. Kiba leans closer to me. "You find that guy attractive, don't you?" My face becomes hot again. "Shut up! No I don't!" Kiba puts a hand on my shoulder. "Wow. Our little Hinata's growing up. Since when have you become interested in boys?" "Shut the hell up!" I shout, a little louder than I wanted to. A few people in the restaurant turn to look at us. Amongst those people is the blue-eyed, blonde-haired boy. I swear I feel my heart skip a beat when he glanced at me. Kiba starts to laugh at me, which makes things worse. He may not care if people judge him or not, but I do. My blue-eyed, blonde-haired boy might think I'm a weirdo now, and he hasn't even met me. Thank God our pizza arrives a few minutes later. At least I could distract myself for a while.

When we finish eating, the bill comes. I offer to split it, but Kiba politely refused. "I got this. I owe you remember?" I laugh a little. "Fine," I say. I check my phone. No new messages, just as I suspected. I sigh a barely audible sigh. Kiba takes out his keys. "Ready to go now?" I nod and stand up.

As we're about to get in the car, I reach in my purse for my cell phone, but can't find it.

"Crap. Don't tell me I lost it!."

I frantically search my pockets. Nothing. "I lost my phone!" I exclaim to Kiba. "Didn't you have it with just this second?" I shrug. Kiba pouts. I look at him. "What?" I ask. "Shino's rubbing off on you," Kiba says with much dismay. I giggle, despite my stress. I know it's just a phone, but I use my phone for everything. I keep a little diary on it, whenever I can't access my really diary. There's so much stuff on it about me in it. My fears, my insecurities. My phone's also the only way I can keep in touch with the few, trusted people I know. I will be in so much trouble if I don't find. I wouldn't be trusted enough to be bought a new one. I wouldn't even be allowed to by myself a new one either. It would be another reason for the elders to ridicule me.

I sigh. Oh well. I tried. I open Kiba's door. I am about to enter the passenger seat of his car when I hear, "Hey! Miss!" I turn around. I see my blue-eyed blonde-haired boys running towards me. He stops when he reaches me. "I'm sorry miss, but is this yours?" He holds out something. It's my phone! I nod. "Yes! Thank you so much!" I gently take my phone. I resist the urge to hug him. "Truly am grateful," I say, with a smile. He smiles back. "No biggie, believe it." I smile. I am glad I am finally able to get a better look at him. He looks friendly and is even more handsome up close. He stares back at me. "Hey. You have beautiful eyes," he says. I feel my face grow hot again. "Th-thank y-y-ou," I stammer back. Curse my stutter! He smiles again. "Hell, you're a very beautiful girl," he goes on. I am speechless. He winks at me. My heart flutters." Th-thank y-you," I stutter again.

"Say something back, stupid."

"I l-l-like your smile," I manage to say. He beams. "Why thank you, miss." He's very polite. He's too perfect. Something must be off.

"Or maybe he really is what he seems."

Ya. Whatever. I silence my hopeful thoughts. "Well, I have to go. Maybe we'll cross paths sometimes?" "Y-yes. Maybe," was my oh-so-clever response. He shoots me one more beautiful smile and walks off. I put my hand to my chest. I've never felt this way before. "Hinata? Ready?" I snap out of my daze and gaze at Kiba. "Uh, yes," I squeak. He smirks at me. We get in the car and he drives out of the parking lot.

Ugh. What do you think? Too mushy? Haha. Happy couples make me angry :P jk This is what I have so far. I might have another chapter up tonight, depending on how late I finish studying some more. I also have other stuff to take care of before tomorrow. Anyways, thanks for reading. Let me know what you thought of this story. Again I apologize for any mistakes.

Till later.

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